The culprit, or culprits, had placed black tape on the green traffic light to reveal a heart-shape when the light turned green.

In a week which Valentine’s Day was marked, it may have been a romantic gesture – however the motive is not known.

(photo: Zakaj Volim Zagreb)

Romantic or not defacing a traffic light is a crime. Back in 2012 a similar act was done in Zadar on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, with the culprit then copping a 2,000 kuna (270 euros) fine, daily Jutarnji list reported.

The photo first appeared in the Facebook page Zakaj Volim Zagreb, with it gathering close to 2,000 likes. Most comments were positive, with the only the odd negative comment.